Satay Brothers comes across as a beloved, high energy spot in Montreal offering vibrant Singaporean and Asian fusion with a strong emphasis on sharing plates, perfect for groups and celebrations. Diners praise the food as consistently flavorful and bold, with standout items such as pork buns, papaya salad, laksa, satay, and various curries; the laksa is repeatedly cited as outstanding, the buns as must try, and the group menus highly recommended for big parties. The atmosphere is described as lively, noisy, colorful, and festive, with decor reminiscent of night markets and a hip, bohemian vibe, and the drinks including pandan daiquiri and spiked lemonade add to the experience. Service is frequently highlighted as attentive and friendly, able to accommodate dietary restrictions, though some reviews note that on peak nights service can feel stretched and wait times long. The staff are repeatedly thanked for going above and beyond and the venue is seen as an authentic, welcoming gem with a loyal following, often recommended for both casual nights out and special occasions. Reservations are not always available; guests often wait at a bar next door and still enjoy strong overall value and quality. Overall the consensus is that Satay Brothers delivers delicious food, vibrant energy, and a standout dining experience that keeps bringing people back.
Have been a few times now & it just gets better & better every time. Love sharing this gem with family & friends, knowing they won't be disappointed.
Bao buns are insanely delicious, papaya salad has so many layers of flavor & the Laksa soup will warm your soul.
Very highly recommend Satay Brothers for everyone!!
?Si vous cherchez une adresse qui a de l'âme à Saint-Henri, le Satay Brothers est un incontournable absolu. Ce n'est pas seulement un restaurant, c'est une expérience sensorielle complète dès que l'on franchit la porte.
?Ce qui rend l'endroit spécial :
?L'ambiance : C'est bruyant, c'est animé & c'est chaleureux. La décoration rappelle les marchés de nuit asiatiques avec une touche montréalaise branchée. C'est l'endroit idéal pour un'date' décontracté ou une soirée entre amis.
?Les incontournables :
?Les Steam Buns (Pork Belly) : Fondants, gras juste ce qu'il faut & parfaitement balancés par les garnitures.
?Le Laksa : Une soupe épicée riche en coco qui réchauffe le coeur, surtout en hiver.
?Les Satay : Les brochettes classiques avec leur sauce aux arachides addictive.
?Le service : Malgré l'achalandage constant, le personnel reste efficace, amical & garde le sourire.
Comme toujours, tout était parfait! Les cocktails (pisco sour, margarita XXX, etc.) sont goûteux & généreux! Les buns au porc sont succulents & à eux seuls valent le détour! La salade de papaye est un must, le poulet frit, le chou mein aux fruits de mer, le boeuf braisé aussi.
Les suggestions de Ropes sont toujours excellentes & son service est impeccable. Nous venons de l'autre bout de la ville & nous n'avons jamais de regret! Merci beaucoup à toute l'équipe du Satay Brothers! We will be back!
L'ambiance & la décoration sont très sympathiques. Pour moins de quatre personnes, pas besoin de réservation, mais il vaut mieux venir tôt afin d'éviter la queue. Les bao buns au porc sont absolument délicieux, à ne pas manquer ! Le service est impeccable, chaleureux & souriant. Une adresse à essayer sans hésitation
Came to montreal on a trip from Toronto, this was the best meal I ate by far, & I had some good food. Everything was amazing but the shrimp skewers & pork belly buns were phenomenal. Great vibe too.
Nous avons essayé plusieurs plats à partager & nous n'avons pas eu de coup de coeur mis à part le rouleau de riz frit en entrée. On m'a dit que le bun vapeur au porc est très bon, mais nous ne sommes pas du même avis. Les plats manquaient de saveur & le service n'était pas chaleureux.
Dec 7, 2025
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Mannn this place was so top tier, 10 outta 10. We had a party of 8, so it was a « set menu », which they altered because of our various food restrictions & overall just wants. I didn't take a picture of all the food that was brought to us because I was diving in there as soon as the plate touched the table but likeeeeee it was sooo good. Not pictured is the super well seasoned fish, which paired with the bao buns were my favourite dishes. The waiter was also amazing & didn't stop bringing plates over until we were full
This place has incredible atmosphere amazing staff & even tastier food - it's a very trendy vibe with a chill lay back touch -lighting great & music is a perfect level. THE FOOD, it's amazing I can not reiterate enough how great - please please try the pork buns & the fried rice ! Sooo great our server Mason was lovely & Frank provided an extra touch of care to an amazing service.
we came here last year & it was amazing so went again & this time it tasted different. it was good, but not great. Rendan beef was too salty & spicy to my taste. buns were good but nothing special. drinks were not impressive too. maybe they changed menu or some ingredients, but it's definitely not like a year ago.
We visited for dinner, arriving around 5:30. There is no sign above the restaurant; you just have to know you are in the right spot.
Decor inside has a lot of dark wood & deep red. There are string lights & large cans strung across the ceiling. Music is loud but not so much that we couldn't hold a conversation or hear our server.
We did not have to wait for a seat at the kitchen bar, where we could watch some of the food being plated.
The server was phenomenal, speaking English for this monolingual tourist. He tailored food recommendations to each of us based on tastes & spice tolerance. :) His recommendations were spot on for each of us. Each food item was brought out as it was finished by the kitchen, so it was always piping hot.
The pork buns were delicious. I had leftover peanut sauce after finishing the chicken satay, which I also ate by pouring it over some of my husband's leftover rice. (My choices did not come with rice, which I thought was odd.) My absolute favorite was the black rice pudding dessert. My husband has a spice beef dish for dinner that was extremely tender & perfectly spiced according to him. His dessert was a warm cube of pressed, seasoned rice with a green, custard-y top. Also good, but not as yummy as mine!
The place is clearly popular with the locals. By the time we left, there was a line to get in.
Oct 1, 2025
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Super restaurant, ils ont un large choix de boissons sans alcool fait maison qui change de l'ordinaire ! La nourriture est excellente avec beaucoup d'option végé (notamment les buns & les brochettes des tempeh) & le service aux petits soins (merci Élodie!). Nous avons passé un très bon moment
It was unclear how to get a table. The host disregarded us & then sat us in a corner. It was extremely hot in there, especially where we were. Slower service as well. They brought the wrong drink, even though I ordered a different one. Cute atmosphere though & yummy food. Good place to eat before a night out. Highly recommend the pork belly buns.
Super bonne bouffe dans des formats petits plats à partager principalement.
Les buns au pork sont très bon ❤?
Les nouilles au calemar & crevettes ❤?
Le boeuf au lait de coco très bien mais très épicé.
Le poulet frit délicieux ❤?❤?
La limonade Spiked était bonne
le vin au ver était correct
Le service est bien, mais pas très timmé avec les drinks tout arrive un peu de manière disparate.
I recently had the chance to try this place for the first time. Every thing was delicious & amazing! The service was awesome & I ate way too much. Can't wait to go back & try some new dishes! Sorry, no photos, the food did not stay on the plate long enough! The pork buns are definitely worth a try, as is the papaya salad.
Had a booking for 8 on sunday at 7:30pm. When we entered, the place was packed with other groups. I thought the service or the food would be slow to come out but i was definitely wrong.
Our waiter was really nice, explained the food, & made sure my friend with a food allergy got a suitable replacement.
The food was a set menu for the entire group. 7 plates for 55$. Every plates was delicious, i thought I wouldn't be filled initially but i was wrong again. There was barely any downtime between plates coming in which was nice. The plates were mainly meat (chicken skewers, fried chicken, ribs, lamb, pork bao bun) which was perfect for me.
Overall, food, service & atmosphere was great. Definitely recommend going there to everybody.
One of my colleagues highly recommended this place (infact she was adamant we try it out) & glad we took her recommendation! Got to try a few things on the menu & most of it slaps. Definitely check out the fried chicken buns & the skewers. Flavourful, fresh ingredients & the skewers had a unique smokey but a piercing marinating sauce effect to it - gotta try it to believe it. If you're in the area or want something different - check it out!
